Blanking off gas pipe

Aug 11, 2004 2 Replies

Refurbishing my kitchen, I have found a capped off gas pipe protruding from the wall about 2½ inches, just where I want to put the washing machine. The pipe is buried in the wall. I am hoping if I cut into the wall I will find an elbow, and will be able to unscrew it and fit a blanking plug. Does this sound feasible? I should have said, the pipe is iron. (House built



1960's).TIA

Are you sure that the pipe is live....?

What are the other pipes in the house and can you find a supply to the iron pipe....?

-- troubleinstore

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I'd try and find an easier part of the pipe to work on and cap it there - unless you've got solid floors etc.

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